Short Courses

Locate Underground Services Training

Safely working around underground services is critical. Our RIICCM202E Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services course gives you the practical skills to find and safeguard gas, water, power and communication lines before you dig. Ideal for construction workers, machinery operators and supervisors, this training helps you stay safe, avoid costly mistakes and keep your projects on track.

RIICCM202E Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services

Course Overview
Working near underground services such as electricity, gas, water and telecommunications carries serious risks. This nationally recognised unit of competency equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely identify, locate and protect underground services before and during excavation or construction work.

Who Should Do This Training?
This course is ideal for:

  • Civil construction workers and apprentices
  • Machinery and plant operators (e.g. excavators, backhoes, skid steers)
  • Plumbers, electricians and communication technicians
  • Supervisors and site managers
  • Anyone required to dig, trench or disturb the ground as part of their job

What You’ll Learn

  • How to access and interpret service plans (Before You Dig Australia)
  • Safe methods to physically locate underground utilities
  • Risk assessment and hazard control strategies
  • How to mark and protect identified services before and during work
  • Legal responsibilities and compliance requirements

Why It’s Important
Striking underground services can cause serious injury, costly damage and major project delays. By completing this course, you’ll learn how to work safely, protect yourself and your team, and keep projects moving without unnecessary risks or disruptions.

Outcome
On successful completion, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services — a valuable skill for anyone in construction, utilities or civil works.

 

Essential Information

  • Practical hands-on training in a purpose-built simulated work environment
  • CSQ Funding available
  • We supply all equipment necessary to undertake training
  • Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and Wallet Card upon successful completion
  • Hands on training conducted by experienced industry expert

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RIICCM202E Identify, locare and protect underground services 

Fee For Service Price $300

Student Contribution Fee – with CSQ Funding $50

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Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for these courses.

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